Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment used in monitoring physical phenomena.
Use digital and analog electronic equipment to diagnose and repair instruments.
Support researchers by ensuring timely problem resolution.
Maintain appropriate project log books and documents.
Maintain and operate liquid nitrogen plant and gas cylinders.
Provide manual labor as needed, including excavating buried experiments.
Maintain accurate inventory of spare parts and laboratory supplies.
Train as the backup Emergency Operations Center (EOC) commander for emergencies.
Assist with overall Emergency Response trainings and activities.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, or other Engineering, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Physics.
Two years’ experience in laboratory or observatory technical work.
Two years of leadership and/or supervisory experience, or four years of combined leadership and technical experience.
General electronic troubleshooting experience, with a minimum of two years of experience in the use of bench testing equipment.
Soldering experience a plus.
Experience working with diverse groups of people in high stress situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Must be organized, able to multi-task, and able to work without direct supervision.

Research Scientist II

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